Job Description
Job Qualifications
Degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting and Finance or related field from a recognized Institute
Knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than three (3) years;
Must have served as a principal Economist (N) or similar position for not less than 3years
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge in use of Monitoring and Evaluation tools;
Training in Data analysis will be an added advantage
Training in senior level management will be an added advantage
Personal Qualities
Excellent reporting, presenting, and communication skills;
Strategic thinking and organizational skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Monitoring and evaluation skills;
Interpersonal skills and Collaboration skills
Job Description
Support the macroeconomic monitoring of the County.
Support the dialogue on macroeconomic policy and economic growth issues within the County departments and non-government stakeholders;
Serve as the external focal point on macroeconomic and economic growth issues, working closely with sector specialists;
Support core county diagnostics such as County Economic Memorandums and other growth diagnostics, Public Expenditure Reviews (PER).
Support Development Policy Operations or other types of operations focused on economic reforms;
Support County teams in the preparation of the County Economic Policies and Institutional Assessment;
Where relevant, advise sector teams and government authorities on the macroeconomic implications of sector policies and investment decisions, including in the selection and execution of public investments;
Provide analytical inputs for and advise the County Management on county strategic engagement and economic policy issues, including through active participation in key review meetings;
Support the analytical work program of the County Economic Planning Sector, including the preparation of Systematic County Diagnostic, County Partnership Frameworks;
Development of data gathering tools including surveys and questionnaires, acquisition of administrative data sets, and compilation of data from various data sources for use in research and statistical analysis.